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BTS Leader RM to Deliver Oct. 29 APEC CEO Summit Keynote on K‑Culture’s Soft Power

RM’s invitation underscores APEC’s growing focus on cultural industries as economic drivers.

Overview

  • The APEC program lists RM for a 10‑minute address on Oct. 29 from 3:05 to 3:15 p.m. in Gyeongju.
  • His talk is titled “Cultural and Creative Industries in the APEC Region and the Soft Power of K‑culture.”
  • He will be the first K‑pop artist to speak at the APEC CEO Summit, according to multiple reports.
  • Hybe is participating as a Diamond Sponsor, the only entertainment company among official backers, and will run a promotional booth showcasing its global network and K‑pop fan items.
  • The CEO Summit convenes business and government leaders from 21 APEC economies under the 2025 theme “Beyond, Business, Bridge.”